These notes were made by Charles Toms Bailey, an employee of Cable and Wireless who was roped in for ARP work in the run up to war. The exercise book in which these notes were made remained in his possession after he was interned as a prisoner of the Japanese and his notes cover the first few months of imprisonment.

25th December 1941, Thursday

by shrowl

Attended service in the Cathedral in the morning with Cole. Cathedral had been slightly damaged and shells were coming over most of the time we were in there. Met [Videro] later + as I had not much to do, agreed to take him out to Pokfulum with rations. Whilst at Pokfulum visited the Weils, who had just heard that we had capitulated. Could not believe this, so rang up C.S.O. tunnel for confirmation.Capitulation confirmed so asked for instructions and was told to return to Dina House and stay put. This was about 5pm. Drove back to Dina House without incident + saw no Japanese en route.